News & Events
April 2026
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National Count of Attendance begins this weekend
29 Apr 2026
Across Australia, Catholic parishes are preparing to gather a snapshot of participation at Mass, as the 6th National Count of Attendance gets underway.
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New Perth Bishop encouraged to feed the Lord’s lambs, look after his sheep
16 Apr 2026
New Perth Auxiliary Bishop Nelson Po was encouraged to “feed the Lord’s lambs – look after His sheep,” during his Episcopal Ordination at St Mary’s Cathedral Thursday 16 April.
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Catholic Mission Expands Presence Across Western Australia
13 Apr 2026
All four dioceses of Western Australia now have a Catholic Mission representative to work in conjunction with the Archbishop and Bishops to implement the national programs for Catholic Mission and the broader Pontifical Mission Societies.
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Pope names next Bishop of Sandhurst
11 Apr 2026
Bishop Ramirez will succeed Shane Mackinlay, who was made Archbishop of Brisbane in September 2025.
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Perth to host first episcopal ordination in more than 20 years
9 Apr 2026
Perth’s St Mary’s Cathedral will this month host the first Episcopal Ordination since February 2002.
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Australians urged to pray for peace
9 Apr 2026
Pope Leo will celebrate a prayer vigil for peace in St Peter’s Basilica in Rome on Saturday, April 11 (6pm Rome time) and has invited all people of goodwill across the world to join him in prayer.
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Pope names next Bishop of Rockhampton
1 Apr 2026
Pope Leo XIV has appointed Sydney Auxiliary Bishop Daniel Meagher to be the 11th Bishop of Rockhampton.